April 28, 2011
A virus is a small agent that can replicate only inside the living cells of organisms. Most viruses are too small to be seen directly with […]
April 28, 2011
It is estimated that almost two billion people around the world will tune into see Prince William marry Kate Middleton. It is no surprise that hysteria […]
April 27, 2011
We all need water to live. Humans can survive a month without food but only a week without water. Why is water so important? Every cell […]
April 26, 2011
For many of us, solar power is most commonly associated with the installation of large solar panels on your roof or in your garden. But solar […]
April 25, 2011
The ashes left behind from a wood fire are a valuable and versatile by-product. Here are 7 great uses for your leftover ash: 1. FIRE STARTERS: […]
April 24, 2011
South Africa: In the thick of winter we’re going to want to keep warm and cosy! We’re not going to want to give up any of […]
April 23, 2011
One of the most important decisions facing designers of plug-in electric or hybrid vehicles is related to battery choice. Now, researchers at the Norwegian University of […]
April 23, 2011
Ever wondered if it really makes sense to buy a hybrid car? If you’re frustrated with the environmental impact of fossil fuel consumption, as well as […]
April 23, 2011
Weeds are hard to kill; they seem to come back no matter what steps people take to eradicate them. One reason is because of the persistence […]
April 22, 2011
Friday marks the 41st anniversary of Earth Day. Here are some great tips for going green. Do you want to “go green” and help the environment, […]
April 22, 2011
By Senator Gaylord Nelson, Founder of Earth Day What was the purpose of Earth Day? How did it start? These are the questions I am most […]
April 22, 2011
Earth Day 2011 will be observed April 22 in over 175 countries around the world. Individuals and communities will unite in service projects, conservation efforts, and […]
April 22, 2011
South Africa’s Cabinet endorsed the Department of Mineral Resources’ (DMR’s) decision to declare a moratorium on natural-gas drilling in the Karoo region, government spokesperson Jimmy Manyi […]
April 21, 2011
We all know the feeling when you just realized you forgot to lock your door. At best, it’s a quick moment of nagging anxiety – at […]
April 20, 2011
Slowing Water Stops Soil Erosion At its simplest level soil erosion is caused by water washing away soil. Stopping soil erosion is not rocket science either. […]
April 20, 2011
If one of the world’s leading oil producers and exporters is officially acknowledging that alternative energy production is the way of the future and the key […]
April 19, 2011
To fly a jet by solar power might take football-fields worth of solar cells; but to turn sunlight into liquid fuel via artificial photosynthesis could someday […]